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The Best Episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 21

Every episode of Midsomer Murders Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 21!

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The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Midsomer Murders Season 21 Episode 1 - The Point of Balance
    7.1/10(788 votes)

    #1 - The Point of Balance

    S21:E1

    When a former ballroom-dance champion is found dead with tulle stuffed in her mouth after the opening gala of the Paramount Dance Extravaganza, Barnaby and Winter go toe-to-toe with rival dancers, jealous partners, and suspicious corporate sponsors. Meanwhile, Barnaby contends with a visit from his estranged father.

    Director:Audrey Cooke
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Midsomer Murders Season 21 Episode 2 - The Miniature Murders
    7.5/10(737 votes)

    #2 - The Miniature Murders

    S21:E2

    The worlds of miniature dollhouses and real houses collide when a prolific real-estate agent is shot in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new dollhouse collection at the Midsomer Museum of the Family. The victim had no small number of enemies: he was an unpopular landlord, an estranged husband with a new lover, and a party to a manslaughter case years ago.

    Director:Toby Frow

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  3. Midsomer Murders Season 21 Episode 3 - The Sting of Death
    7.1/10(692 votes)

    #3 - The Sting of Death

    S21:E3

    Barnaby and Winter are called to the stately home of a master beekeeper after he is injured attempting to apprehend a thief. The village of Granville Norton is abuzz with news of the missing bees, and suspicions fly when one of the locals is stung to death.

    Director:Matt Carter

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  4. Midsomer Murders Season 21 Episode 4 - With Baited Breath
    7.3/10(655 votes)

    #4 - With Baited Breath

    S21:E4

    Tensions run high in the village of Solomon Gorge when a fishing competition and extreme obstacle course are scheduled for the same weekend. With each group attempting to sabotage the other, it's not long before someone's life is on the line.

    Writer:Jeff Povey

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"The Point of Balance" is the best rated episode of "Midsomer Murders" season 21. It scored 7.1/10 based on 788 votes. Directed by Audrey Cooke and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/21/2020. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Miniature Murders".